Cash Assistance
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The Child Only Grant and Other Benefits for Non-Parent Caregivers
Empire Justice Center has partnered with the NYS Kinship Navigator to create a guide to "The Child Only Grant and Other Benefits for Non-Parent Caregivers." This guide is intended to assist relative caregivers and advocates in obtaining the child only grant and other public benefits. Read More
Columbia County Application Delay Lawsuit Settles
Earlier this year, the Empire Justice Center and the National Center for Law and Economic Justice filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of those who had applied or attempted to apply for public assistance, food stamps and Medicaid in Columbia County against the Columbia County Department of Social Services. Read More
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Social Services frustration: ‘There has to be a faster way’
A lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court earlier this month claims the county department is taking too long to determine the eligibility of applications for services. Read More
Lawsuit: Oneida County ‘delaying access to public assistance’
Legal Services of Central New York and Empire Justice Center have filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming the county is not processing residents’ applications for benefits in a timely manner. Read More
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Empire Justice Memo of Support: Support Access to Education and Training for the Poorest New Yorkers
Four year college should be counted as part of a public assistance recipient's work activity. Read More
Empire Justice Memo in Support:: Require Local Districts to Credit the Minimum Wage Value of Workfare
When an individual works off his or her grant by participation in workfare, it is only fair that the value of that work be credited against any recovery that the local district is entitled to make. Read More
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Immigrant Eligibility Handbook
The rules governing the eligibility of individuals who are not citizens of the United States for federal or state public benefits, including medical assistance, are complicated. They are also subject to change. This manual addresses the immigrant eligibility rules of the various health care programs in New York as they existed in December of 2008. Read More
An Advocates Guide to Welfare Work Rules
As a condition of receiving public assistance in New York, applicants and recipients must comply with work requirements. The system tends to be rigidly administered, and people who are found to have in any way failed to comply are subject to sanctions, in which their benefits are reduced or terminated. But the law does provide an array of rights for those subject to these mandates. It is therefore our hope that the Guide will assist advocates in protecting clients against sanctions and in enforcing those rights. Read More
Legal Services Journal - Spring 2011
The spring 2011 issue area of the LSJ has a special focus on Consumer and Community Development issues. You will also find an article on "Policy News", "Settlement in Class Action Application Delays Case in Nassau" and "21st Century SSA.. Read More
Legal Services Journal - Fall 2010 Issue
The Fall 2010 issue of the Legal Services Journal continues an over thirty year practice of reporting on a wide range of poverty law topics. Additionally, this issue has a special focus on Domestic Violence and Immigration Law. Thanks to all our authors and special recognition to members of Empire Justice Center Practice Groups who specialize in Domestic Violence and Immigration for their articles. Read More
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Public Assistance Issues for Teens and Young Adults / Housing Advocacy to Prevent Children from Languishing in Foster Care
This presentation will address some of the benefits and assistance available to teenagers, young adults and young families, approximately ages 16-22. Benefit areas covered will include cash assistance, Food Stamps, Medicaid and housing resources for teens and young adults who are living on their own or aging out of foster care. Read More
Emergency Assistance 101
This course provides an overview of the emergency assistance programs in New York State: Emergency Assistance to Families, Emergency Safety Net Assistance, and Emergency Assistance to Adults. The training reviews the situations that constitute an emergency, and the financial and categorical eligibility requirements for receipt of emergency assistance, and pays special attention to shelter and utility emergencies. Read More
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